Wayne Rooney says Thiago Alcantara is one of the best midfielders around - and he's praying he doesn't sign for Liverpool. The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for Thiago all summer but are yet to agree on a price with Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga club are holding out for a fee of around £30million, but Liverpool have felt the full effects of the coronavirus pandemic and only want to pay £20m.
Thiago is keen for the transfer to take place, but currently has his mind on the Champions League final, which Bayern Munich will contest on Sunday night.
According to Manchester United legend Rooney, the Red Devils were keen on signing Thiago once upon a time, but opted against doing so.
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